{"id":239554,"date":"2022-10-10T12:08:09","date_gmt":"2022-10-10T10:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=122676"},"modified":"2022-10-10T12:08:09","modified_gmt":"2022-10-10T10:08:09","slug":"how-preventative-maintenance-can-keep-your-fleet-on-the-road","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/how-preventative-maintenance-can-keep-your-fleet-on-the-road\/","title":{"rendered":"How preventative maintenance can keep your fleet on the road"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"scaip scaip-1 \">\n<aside id=\"republication_tracker_tool-2\" class=\"republication_tracker_tool clearfix\">\n<h5 class=\"adtitle\">Republish for Free<\/h5>\n<div class=\"license\">\n<p><button name=\"Republish This Story\" id=\"cc-btn\" class=\"republication-tracker-tool-button\">Republish This Story<\/button><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"license\" rel=\"noreferrer license noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/4.0\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/how-preventative-maintenance-can-keep-your-fleet-on-the-road.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/how-preventative-maintenance-can-keep-your-fleet-on-the-road.png\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"message\">\n<p>Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/aside>\n<figure id=\"attachment_122677\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-122677\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=122677\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"116\" class=\"wp-image-122677 size-thumbnail lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/how-preventative-maintenance-can-keep-your-fleet-on-the-road.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-122677 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/how-preventative-maintenance-can-keep-your-fleet-on-the-road.jpg\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"116\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-122677\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">UCT council leadership called to appear before Parliament<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Commercial batteries play an essential role in how fleet companies manage their operations. Whether a small or large fleet, fleet managers should pay more attention to their vehicle batteries to ensure their drivers can safely and efficiently deliver what South Africans need most\u2014food, petrol, medical supplies, clothing, and so much more.<\/p>\n<p>Truck drivers travel hundreds of kilometres daily, and a robust and consistent maintenance checklist can be the difference between a functional fleet and one that leaves you stranded, costing you money, affecting productivity, reputation, and your bottom line.1<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a rule, always check commercial batteries during routine maintenance,\u201d said Murray Long, Managing Director of South Africa\u2019s innovative energy solutions provider, First National Battery. \u201cIf there\u2019s any physical damage to the battery, it should be tested and replaced by a fitment specialist and sent for recycling.\u201d Murray went on to explain that batteries contain harmful elements that can cause injury if not handled correctly.<\/p>\n<p>Why commercial batteries fail<br \/>Batteries can fail for several reasons, and when they do, it\u2019s bad for business operations and a safety issue. These reasons can include,<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Unbalanced charging between the two batteries for batteries operating in 24V systems are one of the most common reasons for battery failure.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Operating temperatures, where batteries are fitted directly above or behind the engine or silencer. Excessive temperatures of up to 70\u00ba Celsius are measured in the battery box.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Trucks doing regular border crossings have overdischarge concerns as vehicles may stand stationary for extended periods.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u201cCar park batteries\u201d where the vehicles had extended times in the holding yard before they are sold, and where the manufacturer or supplier did not properly maintain the battery during the holding period.<\/p>\n<p>Four tips to extend your commercial battery life and keep your fleet powered up<\/p>\n<p>1. Check your battery voltage during routine maintenance to ensure it does not fall below 12.4V.<br \/>2. Clean all dirt from the battery surface as this can lead to tracking to earth.<br \/>3. Check to see that connections from the vehicle alternator to the battery terminals are tight and free of corrosion and dirt.<br \/>4. Improve the operating temperature of the battery. This can be by shielding against the source of heat or by improving the ventilation of cool air around the battery.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more, South Africa has extreme operating temperatures that\u2019s pushed some Original Equipment Manufacturers ((OEMs) to move the battery at increased manufacturing cost from the engine bay to inside the vehicle cabin or boot just to ensure more stable operating temperatures. Also, these OEMs have battery management systems incorporated into the vehicle electronics to ensure proper charging and voltage control.<\/p>\n<p>Managing a fleet of trucks has many challenges and maintaining the vehicles\u2019 batteries is one small task that can have a big impact on your drivers\u2019 jobs and safety. Many local logistics companies use a range of locally manufactured commercial batteries that are reliable, have a long life, and have improved performance and safety to keep their fleet on the road. These batteries also pass the SANS 60095-1 Class B vibration test, which means they can withstand rugged terrain and poor road conditions, which long-distance haulers often face.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mypr.co.za\/contact\/featured\/\">CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <span class=\"post-views-icon dashicons dashicons-chart-bar\"><\/span> <span class=\"post-views-label\">Press Release Views since 1 July 2022:<\/span> <span class=\"post-views-count\">74<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-pagination pagination\">Pages: <span class=\"post-page-numbers current\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>1<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/how-preventative-maintenance-can-keep-your-fleet-on-the-road\/2\/\" class=\"post-page-numbers\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>2<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\">Source: MyPR.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. 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